Stories - Young Judaea

Alumni

#BringThemHomeNow

Through small acts of solidarity, we, as Jewish camps, have the power to effect change on a large scale and strengthen our communities. CYJ Sprout Lake is honoring Omer Neutra, […]

Israel Programs

My Year Course Experience: Gabe Hirsch

By Gabe Hirsch, Year Course 23-24 Participant Year Course provided me with the unique opportunity to not only live in Israel, but connect with people from all around the world. […]

Israel Programs

My Year Course Experience: Lara Lew Strauss

By Lara Lew Strauss, Year Course 2023-2024 Participant Wow, what a year. Year Course has gone by in a flash. It was such a wonderful experience, beyond what words can […]

YJ Teens

Reflections from YJ Teens Leadership, ’23-’24

From the National Mazkir Jonny Jentis It has been an honor to lead the National Mazkirut this year. I look back on the year, and despite the tumultuous world we […]

Alumni

Alum Spotlight: Julie Kolman Powell

By Julie Kolman Powell Sprout Lake, Tel Yehudah, Year Course 1984 Alum, Former Regional Mazkira It took me less that 10 minutes to decide I was attending the Young Judaea […]

Israel Programs

Year Course Closing Speech: Arieh Robinson

Closing Ceremony Speech of Arieh Robinson, Year Course 2023-2024 Participant Good evening everyone. As Canaan and Maggie so kindly introduced me, my name is Arieh, and I have the great […]